The friendly against Qatar will form part of their preparations for the Euro Qualifiers

Northern Ireland have announced that they will play Qatar in a international friendly as part of their preparations for the Euro qualifiers.

The match has been fixed for Sunday, May 31 at Gresty Road, Crewe, with a 5pm kick off.

This match is part of Northern Ireland’s preparation for the Euro Qualifying match against Romania to be played in Belfast on 13 June

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill paid tribute to those who had arranged the match saying: "This match will help us retain our focus as a squad into June as we prepare for the crucial Euro match against Romania."